Kilimanjaro Gear Checklist

*Gear marked in green and with an asterisk is free as part of your Kusudi La premium package from Adventure Dynamics International.

Cold Weather Gear

Waterproof/windproof jacket *
Waterproof/windproof pants
Rain poncho
300 or 200 series fleece *
100 series fleece pants or warm tracksuit pants
2 thermal long sleeve tops
2 thermal long johns
4 thick hiking socks (70% wool)
Good hiking boots (waterproof with ankle support)
Thin cotton gloves
Windproof waterproof warm gloves or over-gloves *
Balaclava or beanie or wool hat
Neck warmer (scarf or fleece buff)
Sunglasses with UV protection
Gaiters *
Down jacket (optional)

Mountain Equipment

2 trekking poles
Sleeping bag rated to minimum -8°C *
Sleeping bag liner (optional)
Pillow in compression bag
80–100L duffle bag for porters *
35L day pack *
Day pack rain cover (or poncho)
Large plastic bag/dry bags
Kit bag (to leave at hotel)
Good head torch (recommend Petzl) *
2 sets extra head torch batteries
2 x 1L wide-lipped water bottles
2 bottle warmers (optional)
Pen knife (optional)

General Clothing

4 pairs liner or thin cotton socks
1 pair trainers or comfortable shoes
8 underwear
4 hiking shirts
3 hiking trousers / trekking pants
1 wide brimmed hat

Toiletries and Medication

Suntan lotion (SPF 20+)
Toiletries incl. liquid soap
Small absorbent towel
Face cloth
Lip balm
Wet wipes
Toilet paper (core removed)
Personal medication / first aid kit
Headache tablets
Malaria tablets (optional)
Insect repellent
Diamox / Acetazolamide (optional)
Imodium (stomach tablets)
Valoid (nausea tablets)
Kantrexil (optional antibiotic)
Water purification tabs/drops/steripen
Moleskin for blisters (optional)
Antihistamine (optional)

Other

Passport
Yellow fever certificate (if applicable)
USD 300 for visa, tips, PCR test
Snacks, energy bars, chocolate
Energy powder for water
Biscuits & energy bars for summit night

Useful Items

Dry bags for gear inside duffle
Laundry bag

Summary of Gear included in Kusudi La Expedition Package

  • 80L duffle bag
  • 30L day pack
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag rated -8 degrees
  • Waterproof/wind-proof jacket
  • Fleece jacket
  • Windproof gloves (you need light gloves to wear underneath)
  • Head torch (excluding batteries)
  • Gaiters